SB2021041404 - Privilege escalation in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA



SB2021041404 - Privilege escalation in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA

Published: April 14, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021041404
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22669)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permission assignment on the "Project Management" page. A remote authenticated attacker can update an administrator’s password and gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.